Operations and Testing Procedures

Visual documentation of military operations, tests, and training exercises. Settings include equipment testing, fieldwork, and emergency response actions.

Members of the 341st Missile Security Operations Squadron tactical response force practice clearing a room during training Aug. 18, 2022, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The newly-renovated training area serves each of the 341st Security Forces Groups five squadrons.

Members of the 341st Missile Security Operations Squadron tactical response force practice clearing a room during training Aug. 18, 2022, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The newly-renovated training area serves each of the 341st Security Forces Groups five squadrons.

Marine Corps Air Station. A rear view of a camouflage-covered communications truck being used during Exercise Gallant Eagle '86. Subject Operation/Series: GALLANT EAGLE '86 Base: Marine Corps Air Station El Toro State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. William D. Spruill, commander, gives Maj Dana Cook, commander of troops both with the 512th Field Hospital, the order to "TAKE CHARGE OF THE UNIT" during a change of command ceremony, June 29, 2022 at Rhine Ordnance Barracks, Kaiserslautern, Germany. Spruill assumed command of the unit from Lt. Col. Julie A. Hundertmark.

Search and Rescue Operations - 26-HK-260-92. Hurricane Katrina

030526-M-4547R-015. Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 2003 Base: Fort Ban Can Khrem Country: Thailand (THA) Scene Major Command Shown: 9ESB

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A member of the 71st Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) performs an initial site survey at a train derailment during exercise Vigilant Guard, a training exercise in Des Moines, Iowa, THursday, June 18, 2009. Vigilant Guard is a large scale training exercise that brings together National Guard units and local civilian agencies and allows for a realistic disaster-type training scenario.

A robotic platform navigates an improvised explosive device obstacle course at the Air Force EOD Team of the Year Grand Finale competition held at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, July 25-27, 2022. Hosted by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, the competition seeks to drive innovation, restore readiness, and develop and retain leaders within the EOD career field.

000505-N-6492H-522. Base: Camp Garcia State: Vieques Island Country: Puerto Rico (PRI) Scene Major Command Shown: NMCB 5

Coast Guard Damage - 26-HK-328-129. Hurricane Katrina

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-420-12. Hurricane Katrina

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen from the 131st Rescue Squadron, 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, perform hoist operation from an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter as part of their equipment check at Siskiyou County, California, Sept. 7, 2022. A team of Airmen from the 129th Rescue Wing are participating in a medivac mission in support of the Cal Fire operations on the Mill and Mountain Fire at Weed, California.

Coast Guard Damage - 26-HK-328-45. Hurricane Katrina

110723-N-SD610-011CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (July 23, 2011) A Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 7 stages equipment for the battalionÕs move from its logistics supply area to their main body camp site during Operation Bearing Duel, the battalion's field training exercise at Joint Training Facility Camp Shelby. Upon completion of the exercise, NMCB-7 will become the Atlantic Fleet SeabeesÕ Independent Unit Ready for Tasking.

A U.S. Air Force Airman from the 56th Fighter Wing carries the POW/MIA flag during a POW/MIA vigil, Sept. 15, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. National POW/MIA Recognition Day, held every year on the third Friday of September, recognizes service members who were held captive and returned, and those who are still missing in honor of those missing in action or prisoners of war.

INDIAN HEAD, Md (Feb 16, 2023) - Brian Amato operates an unmanned aircraft system as part of a drone surveillance/ counter-UAS exercise. The exercise was conducted as part of Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain 2023, a yearly, two-part anti-terrorism and force protection exercise designed to test the effectiveness of the installations readiness and training programs.

020518-F-6135M-007. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Ft. Myers, FL (Oct. 8, 2022) - US Army Corps of Engineers install blue roofs on homes affected by Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers.

A medium-range view of the main gate. Base: Kirtland Air Force Base State: New Mexico (NM) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aftermath - Aviation Training Center Damage - 26-HK-287-32. Bldg 51-03. Hurricane Katrina

Marines from 2d Marine Division storm the MOUT (Military Operations in Urban Terrain) facility, while receiving cover fire from a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV). Subject Operation/Series: Revised Capabilities Exercise (RCAPEX) Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Aftermath - New Orleans Fire Department - 26-HK-40-27. NOLA Fire Dept search--member climbing inside building-by Andrea Booher-FEMA. Hurricane Katrina

Marine Safety Unit - 26-HK-133-215. Hurricane Katrina

Maintenance and Logistics Commands Atlantic - Property Inventory Team - Mobile, Alabama - 26-HK-182-12. Hurricane Katrina

CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti (April 2, 2022) Engineering Aide1st Class Jessica Couvillier, serving on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) finishes the Running with the Goats 5K/3k Run/Walk, hosted by the CLDJ Chiefs Mess, that stated and finished at the base Goat Locker. Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) serves as an expeditionary base for U.S. military forces providing support to ships, aircraft and personnel that ensure security throughout Europe, Africa and Southwest Asia. CLDJ enables maritime and combat operations in the Horn of Africa while fostering positive U.S.-Africa relations.

030331-M-1399L-001. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCB Camp Lejeune

Access port Defense complex Superior Den Oudenlaan.

Dogface Soldiers assist members of local organizations with shooting small arms on a virtual range, in the Engagement Skills Trainer, during a combined leadership tour at Fort Stewart, Georgia, April 6, 2022. The combined leadership tour helps provide a conceptual understanding of Soldier operations within their community to help them become advocates, stakeholders and good neighbors. (U.S. Army Photos by Sgt. Aaliyah Craven, 50th Public Affairs Detachment)

Marine Safety Unit - 26-HK-133-221. Hurricane Katrina

Firing targets are shown at the shooting range at MacDill to practice their weapon skills in a low light exercise at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Jan. 10, 2023. Low light exercises prepare defenders to respond to situations in challenging circumstances.

Hurricane Wilma - Command Center Files - 26-HK-439-31. HOTELINMX. Hurricane Katrina

A821205 SAFEGUARD AREA 11 EXERCISE MARK SOOHOO (PROJECT ENGINEER) JUL 30 82 EG&G/NTS PHOTO LAB Publication Date: 7/30/1982 AREA 11; AREA 11 EXERCISE; COMPOUNDS; EDGERTON, GERMESHAUSEN & GRIER; EG&G; FIREARMS; MALE; MALES; MAN (ADD MALE MODIFIER); MEN; NEVADA; NEVADA TEST SITE; NTS; NUCLEAR ENERGY TECHNOLOGY; NUCLEAR TESTING; NUCLEAR TESTS; SAFEGUARDS; SECURITY GUARDS; TEST SITES; TRAINING METHODS; TRAINING PROGRAMS; TRUCKS; UGT; UNDERGROUND TESTING; SAFEGUARD-AREA 11 EXERCISE historical images. 1972 - 2012. Department of Energy. National Nuclear Security Administration. Photographs Related to Nuclear Weapons Testing at the Nevada Test Site.

The American flag on the garrison flagpole is shown May 13, 2022, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Located in the heart of the upper Midwest, Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin. The installation has provided support and facilities for the field and classroom training of more than 100,000 military personnel from all services nearly every year since 1984. Learn more about Fort McCoy online at https://home.army.mil/mccoy, on the Defense Visual Information Distribution System at https://www.dvidshub.net/fmpao, on Facebook by searching ftmccoy,” and on Twitter by searching usagmccoy.”

U.S. Marine Corps Recruits with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, climb over an obstacle during the confidence course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Sept. 20, 2022. The confidence course is made up of different obstacles used to instill confidence in recruits.

Coast Guard Damage - 26-HK-328-103. Hurricane Katrina

011113-F-1851B-002. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Masirah Air Base Country: Oman (OMN)

221001-O-LW180-1004-GR NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY SOUDA BAY, Greece (Oct. 01, 2022) Military service members and personnel from Commander, Task Group 67.4, Hellenic Naval Base in Souda, the Hellenic Air Forces 115th Combat Wing, NATO Maritime Interdiction Training Center, Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bays Fire & Emergency Services, and NSA Souda Bays Ward Room participated in NSA Souda Bays 19th Annual Eco-Challenge on Oct. 1. Eco-Challenge is a five-event, outdoor sports competition held across the Akrotiri Peninsula that is designed to build camaraderie and strengthen the U.S. relationship with NATO and Hellenic military partners. NSA Souda Bay is an operational ashore installation which enables and supports U.S., Allied, Coalition, and Partner nation forces to preserve security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

Sergio Matias Chontal-Harter participates in a simulated Army Combat Fitness Test with Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Messenger on Feb. 12, 2024, at the garrison headquarters at Fort McCoy, Wis. Matias, 6, interviewed Messenger as part of a school social studies project. Matias is the son of a Fort McCoy employee, and he also experienced what it's like to participate in the Army Combat Fitness Test and how to participate in retreat at the end of the duty day. Army

MASTER-at-Arms 1ST Class Kenneth Lazorchak, left, and MASTER-at-Arms 1ST Class George Blankenship lead military working dogs Marco and Donar over an obstacle during a training session. The dogs, part of NAS Pensacola's K-9 Corps, are trained in drug interdiction and many secondary duties ranging from assisting officers on patrol to finding lost children. Base: Naval Air Station, Pensacola State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marines with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force (CBIRF) extract a simulated casualty from a hot zone at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Nov. 22, 2022. CBIRF conducted a certification exercise using an Initial Rescue Force (IRF) Focused, battalion driven exercise designed to test IRF leadership in task organization and command, and control.

Col. Jeremy Ford, 152nd Airlift Wing commander, completes his "fini flight" or final flight at the Nevada Air National Guard base in Reno, Nev. July 26, 2022. The fini flight is an Air Force tradition which marks a pilot's departure from a unit, or last time they fly an aircraft, which is often followed by a champagne-and-water shower following landing

DN-SC-90-02455. Base: Nassau Country: Bahamas (BHS)

220922-N-FB203-0131 MANAMA, Bahrain (September 22, 2022) Naval Support Activity Bahrain Sailors toss balls at the dunk tank as part of the NSA Bahrain Command Picnic. NSA Bahrain enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia's mission to provide services to the fleet, warfighter and family.

Archaeologist William Thompson with Colorado State Universitys Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands working in partnership with Fort McCoy's Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division Natural Resources Branch works on an archaeology survey on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis., on July 22, 2022. Olsen has participated in many digs at Fort McCoy. This survey is looking at areas were cement pads were located where troops placed military tents and bivouacked nearly 90 years ago. Archaeology work has been ongoing on Fort McCoy for decades to not only look back and document the post's military history, but also the area's distant past where artifacts thousands of years old have been found.

Coast Guard Personnel - Miscellaneous - 26-HK-90-79. CG rescue swimmer motioning in parking lot near blue-tarped building. Hurricane Katrina

Maintenance and Logistics Commands Atlantic - Property Inventory Team - Mobile, Alabama - 26-HK-182-4. Hurricane Katrina

Service members with Joint Task Force - Bethel assist local residents with damaged property as part of Operation Merbok Response in Toksook Bay, Alaska, Sept. 24, 2022. More than 130 members of the Alaska Organized Militia, which includes members of the Alaska National Guard, Alaska State Defense Force and Alaska Naval Militia, were activated following a disaster declaration issued Sept. 17 after the remnants of Typhoon Merbok caused dramatic flooding across more than 1,000 miles of Alaskan coastline. (Alaska National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Balinda O'Neal)

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel Locklear, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command, throw rose petals into a well at the USS Arizona memorial site in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on August 13, 2014, after the two laid a wreath at the famed World War II site. It followed a regional military briefing coming at the conclusion of an around the world trip that included stops in Burma, Australia, and the Solomon Islands.

Sergio Matias Chontal-Harter participates in a simulated Army Combat Fitness Test with Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Messenger on Feb. 12, 2024, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Matias, 6, interviewed Messenger as part of a school social studies project. Matias is the son of a Fort McCoy employee, and he also experienced what it's like to participate in the Army Combat Fitness Test and how to participate in retreat at the end of the duty day. Army

The Wall that Heals, a three-quarter replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. arrived at Harper Creek High School in Battle Creek, Michigan July 13, 2022. Battle Creek citizens welcomed the semi-truck escorted by over 500 motorcyclists, police and fire personnel. Entry is free to the public 24 hours a day and will be in Battle Creek through Sunday, July 17. Volunteers from all over Michigan are ready to assist in finding names and answering questions. (Air National Guard photo by: Staff Sgt. Bethany Rizor)

An air force soldier in protective NBC clothing (NBC = nuclear, biological and chemical truths) disinfect a vehicle of the 3rd group of led weapons in Blomberg, West Germany.

031208-F-6703G-001. Base: Laughlin Air Force Base State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: AETC

DA-SN-88-04514. Base: Fort Irwin State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030414-M-5654R-013. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tikrit State: Salah Ad Din Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: MWSS-373

030411-M-9106S-046. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Baghdad Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: 5th Marines

Law enforcement canine exercises on the occasion of the U.S. Park Police "K-9 Graduation"

040306-F-6175D-049. Base: Fresno Air National Guard Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Historic Fort McHenry, birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the USA.

Valdemoro (Madrid), 03/04/2021. The President of the Government Pedro Sánchez, accompanied by several ministers and different Associations of victims of terrorism, presides over the symbolic act of destruction of weapons seized from the ETA gang at the Duque de Ahumada complex of the Civil Guard. In the image, a steamroller destroys the weapons. Photo: Jaime García. ARCHDC.

DN-ST-88-02757. Base: USS Thach (FFG 43)

The 202nd RED HORSE Squadron clear roads in Fort Myers Beach, Florida in response to Hurricane Ian, Sept. 30, 2022.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Clayton Baker, a combat photographer with Marine Corps Base Hawaii Communication Strategy and Operations, disperses eggs in preparation for an egg hunt during the Headquarters Battalion Spring Egg-stravaganza, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 7, 2023. The event was held to provide Marines, Sailors, and their families with an opportunity to participate in spring activities.

060419-N-5330L-054. Base: Naval Amphib Base, Little Creek State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Air Force Airmen from across the nation are at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center taking part in the Medical Readiness University's (MRU) Tactical Combat Casualty Care course provided by Air National Guard Medical Service (ANGMS), at Alpena, Michigan, August 30, 2022. 93 students, 16 instructors and support staff from 47 units trained for nine days in a variety of realistic combat scenarios. MRU assists the Air Force Surgeon General allowing medical personnel an opportunity to receive hands-on training, execution, employment and deployment for a variety of assigned ANGMS mission sets which may not be acquired elsewhere at a reduced cost for the entire enterprise.

Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 176th Wings 212th Rescue Squadron assist with recovering isolated flood survivors via a California ANGs 129th Wing HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter crewed by members of the 210th RQS near Sampson County, N.C., Sept. 17, 2018.

010519-F-3963C-003. Subject Operation/Series: COMBINED ENDEAVOR 2001 Base: Lager Aulenbach State: Rheinland-Pfalz Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU)

An area where an archaeology survey on South Post was completed in July 2022 at Fort McCoy, Wis., is shown Sept. 15, 2022. The looked at areas were cement pads were located where troops placed military tents and bivouacked nearly 90 years ago after World War I. Archaeology work has been ongoing on Fort McCoy for decades to not only look back and document the post's military history, but also the area's distant past where artifacts thousands of years old have been found.

Water cop checking a misguided nozzel in Tucson Arizona.

A convoy of vehicles carrying soldiers of 1ST Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, moves out on a tactical maneuver exercise between Fort Davis and the town of Coco Solo. Country: Panama (PAN)

Demonstrator use laser flash lights to blind riot police officers of Colombia (ESMAD) during clashes as a new day of anti-government protest in Bogota, Colombia against the government of President Ivan Duque and police brutality on June 2, 2021.Daniel Romero/Long Visual Press via Getty Images)

Photos from Aviation Training Center, Mobile - 26-HK-423-16. Fly away to JAX first day back. Hurricane Katrina

Col. Jeremy Ford, 152nd Airlift Wing commander, completes his "fini flight" or final flight at the Nevada Air National Guard base in Reno, Nev. July 26, 2022. The fini flight is an Air Force tradition which marks a pilot's departure from a unit, or last time they fly an aircraft, which is often followed by a champagne-and-water shower following landing

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cierra Smith, a military working dog (MWD) handler with Security Battalion, takes part in the MWD demonstration during National Night Out at Crossroads Elementary School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, Aug. 2, 2022. National Night Out is a nationwide event that allows emergency response personnel to heighten awareness and encourage crime prevention. The goal is to strengthen community spirit and send a message that neighborhoods are organized and prepared to observe, report, and remain vigilant. The event was hosted by Security Battalion, with support from Marine Corps Community Services Quantico.

021218-F-6844O-001. Base: Vandenberg Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Air Force Space Command

000809-A-0662H-018. Base: Pentagon State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

During the Far East Division Matches at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, view of a target after the 200 yard line rapid fire. The impact areas in the 5V area are used as a tie breaker in a case of 2 or more Marines shooting the same score, the Marine with the most in the V area is declared the winner. The Far East Division Matches are held every year to determine who will be selected to go to the Marine Corps Championship. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Hansen State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

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